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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
DS-2
ONLINE
INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus
Digital Voice Recorder.
Please read these instructions for information
about using the product correctly and safely.
Keep the instructions handy for future reference.
To ensure successful recordings, we
recommend that you test the record function
EN
and volume before use.

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-2 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents ... 2 Safe and Proper Usage ... 4 General Precautions ... 4 1 Getting Started Main Features ... 6 Identification of Parts ... 9 Inserting Batteries ... 11 Power Supply ... 12 Hold... 13 Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) ...
  • Page 3 6 Preparation Before Using DSS Player Using DSS Player Software ... 70 Operating Environment ... 71 Installing Software ... 72 Uninstalling Software ... 75 Using Online Help ... 77 Connecting to Your PC ... 78 Running DSS Player ... 83 Window Names (DSS Player) ...

  • Page 4: Safe And Proper Usage

    Safe and Proper Usage Before using your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related information.
  • Page 5 G Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart). G Keep the unit out of the reach of children. <Warning regarding data loss> Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during repair work.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Main Features This product is equipped with the following features. Connect the cradle and the USB connection cable to this recorder, and high speed data transfer to a computer can be performed. ( P.78) This recorder can also be utilized as external memory of a computer.
  • Page 7 The five folders can hold 199 files each, for the maximum of 995 recordings. ( P.20) It has a built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function. ( P.23) A timer recording function is built-in, which can record at a set time. ( P.28) You can input file comments.* •...
  • Page 8 Main Features *1: DSS format in SP and LP mode recording, and WMA format in stereo HQ and stereo SP and HQ mode recording. *2: For WMA files, these functions are only available for files recorded with this recorder or the IC recorders from Olympus. *3: In a quiet environment, it is necessary to set this recorder to stereo HQ, stereo SP, HQ mode or SP mode, and that the person whose voice...

  • Page 9: Identification Of Parts

    Identification of Parts 1 MIC (Microphone) jack 2 Built-in stereo microphone 3 INDEX/2 button 4 DISPLAY/MENU/SET button 5 FOLDER/REPEAT/3 button 6 ERASE button 7 VOL (+) button 8 VOL (–) button 9 FF (Fast Forward) button 0 PLAY button ! REW (Rewind) button @ STOP button # REC (Record) button $ Display (LCD panel)

  • Page 10: Display (Lcd Panel)

    Identification of Parts Display (LCD Panel) 1 Battery indicator 2 VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator 3 Timer recording display 4 Alarm indicator 5 Microphone sensitivity display 6 Stereo display 7 Record mode indicator 8 Current file number 9 Total number of recorded files in the folder 0 Erase lock indicator ! Repeat play indicator @ Character Information display...

  • Page 11: Inserting Batteries

    Inserting Batteries Notes • Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in use may corrupt the file. If you are recording into a file and the batteries run out, you will lose your currently recorded file because the file header will not be able to close.

  • Page 12: Power Supply

    Power Supply When the recorder is not used, setting it to HOLD turns off the recorder, suppressing the consumption of the battery to a minimum. Even if the power is turned off, the existing data, settings of each mode, and clock setting will be maintained. To turn the power on, cancel the hold switch.

  • Page 13: Hold

    Hold Notes • The display will flash if the switch is moved to hold in the stop status. At this time, if any button is pressed the clock display will flash for about 2 seconds, but will not operate. • If the switch is moved to hold during playback (or recording), the playback (recording) status will stay and cannot be operated.

  • Page 14: Setting Time/Date (Time&Date)

    Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) If you have set the time and date, information as to when an audio file is recorded is stored automatically with that file. The time and date should be set to ease file management tasks. Also, it is required when performing timer recording ( P.28) and alarm playback ( P.48). The hour indicator will flash automatically when you load batteries before using the recorder for the first time, or after the recorder hasn’t been used for a long time.

  • Page 15: Changing The Time/Date

    Example: January 14, 2005 1M 14D 2005Y (Initial setting) ↓ 14D 1M 2005Y ↓ 2005Y 1M 14D Set the month. 1 Press the 3 button or 2 button to set the month. 2 Press the MENU/SET button to accept the month. Set the date.

  • Page 16: Menu Setting

    Menu Setting Menu Setting Method Each item of the menu list ( P.18, 19) can be set by the following method. 1,3,5 Main Menu Setting Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer. The main menu opens. Press the 3 or 2 button to move to the item to be set.

  • Page 17: Sub Menu Setting

    1,3, 2,4, Sub Menu Setting Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer. The main menu opens. Press the 3 or 2 button on the setting screen of the main menu, and select the “ ◊ SUB MENU”. Press the MENU/SET button.

  • Page 18: Menu List

    Menu List Main Menu Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1secomd or longer. P.22 P.25 P.55 P.45 P.44 Playback Speed Setting Screen P.39 P.41 P.48 P.28 Switches to the sub menu. P.17 P.23 Notes • If you press the STOP button or the REC button, during a menu setup operation, the recorder will stop and apply the items that were set to that point.
  • Page 19 Sub Menu Switches to the main menu. P.16 Time/Date setting. In order of hour, minute, year, month and day. P.14 P.59 LCD contrast adjustment P.58 P.60 Folder naming. P.61 Assigning file comments. P.64 P.68 P.111 Notes • If you press the STOP button or the REC button, during a sub menu setup operation, the recorder will stop and apply the items that were set to that point.

  • Page 20: About Recording

    About Recording Recording The recorder provides five folders, A, B, C, D and E, and each message recorded in a folder is saved as a Digital Speech Standard (DSS) file or a Windows Media Audio (WMA) file. These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder A might be used to store private information, while Folder B might be dedicated to holding business information.

  • Page 21: Recording Functions

    Notes • To ensure recording from the beginning, start speaking after you see the red record/play indicator lamp on. • A beep will sound when remaining recording time reaches 60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds while recording. • “MEMORY FULL” or “FOLDER FULL” will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is full.

  • Page 22: Recording Modes (Rec Mode)

    Recording Modes (REC MODE) The recording mode can be chosen from Stereo HQ (stereo high quality sound recording) and Stereo SP (stereo standard recording), HQ (high quality sound recording), SP (standard recording), and LP (long-term recording). 1,2,4 Note When a meeting and lecture is to be recorded clearly, set other than LP mode to record. Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer.

  • Page 23: Using The Variable Control Voice Actuator (Vcva)

    Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level. The VCVA feature extend recording time and conserve memory by turning off recording during silent periods.
  • Page 24 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) Notes • The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode ( P.25). • If the starting level is not adjusted within 5 seconds, the display will return to the previous. •...

  • Page 25: Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense)

    Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE) Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. 1,3,5 Note When the speakers voice is to be recorded clearly, set to dictation mode and move the built-in stereo microphone close to the speaker’s mouth (5 to 10 cm) and record. Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer.

  • Page 26: Recording From External Microphone Or Other Devices

    Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded. Connect as follows by the device to be used. To MIC (microphone) jack To audio output terminal of other devices Recording with External Microphone Connect the external microphone to the...
  • Page 27 To audio input terminal of other devices To EAR (earphone) jack Notes • The input level cannot be adjusted on this recorder. When you connect the recorder to an external device, execute a test recording and adjust the output level of the external device. •...

  • Page 28: Timer Recording (Timer Rec)

    Timer Recording (TIMER REC) Timer recording is the function to execute a recording at a set time. Press the FOLDER button to select the folder in which the recording will be saved. Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer. The main menu opens ( P.16,18).
  • Page 29 Press the MENU/SET button. Start time setting will begin. Start time setting. 1 Press the 3 button or 2 button to set the hour. 2 Press the MENU/SET button to accept the hour. 3 Press the 3 button or 2 button to set the minute.
  • Page 30 Timer Recording (TIMER REC) Recording mode setting. 1 Press the 3 button or 2 button to set the recording mode. 2 Press the MENU/SET button to accept the recording mode. When accepting the recording mode, if the remaining memory is insufficient for the reserved time, “MEMORY FULL, CONTINUE?”...
  • Page 31 Notes • If the recorder is in use at the preset start time, the timer recording • Timer recording will start even the recorder is put to HOLD. • Recording will start even though the alarm playback is set at the •...

  • Page 32: Listening While Audio Is Recorded (Recording Monitor)

    Listening While Audio is Recorded (Recording Monitor) If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder, you can hear the sound being recorded. The sound volume on the recording monitor can be adjusted by pressing the VOL (+) or VOL (–) button. Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder.

  • Page 33: About Playback

    About Playback Playing Press the FOLDER button to choose folder. Press the FF or REW button to choose the file that you want to play. If you keep pressing the FF or REW button in stop mode, the recorder continuously skips to the beginnings of files.
  • Page 34 Playing Save Function of the Playback End Position When the STOP button is pressed during playback and it stops in the middle of the file, the stop position is memorized automatically. Even when it moves to other files with the FF or REW button, playback can be resumed from the place which was interrupted previously and returns to the memorized stop position easily with the FF or REW button.
  • Page 35 Playback functions Fast Press the PLAY button once while playing a file.* ➥ The recorder plays at a set speed. The playback speed can be Playback Slow set from 0.5 to 2 times ( P.39). Playback Hold the FF button while playing a file.* ➥...
  • Page 36 Playing 1 The above-mentioned playback functions and the insertion of index mark ( P.56) are also enabled during fast/slow playback as well as normal playback. 2 When pressing the FF or REW button continuously while stopped, the cue of the file start position and previous file end position( P.34) will be executed continuously (skip/reverse skip).
  • Page 37 Last File End When the following operation is executed and it reaches to the end of the last file during playback, “END” will be displayed and flashing for 5 seconds in the display. • Press the FF button (skip) • Press the FF button continuously (CUE) •...

  • Page 38: Playback Through Earphone

    Playing Playback through earphone An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening. When the earphone is used, the recorder speaker will be switched-off. Notes • To avoid irritation to the ear, insert the earphone after turn down the volume level.

  • Page 39: Changing The Playback Speed (Play Speed)

    Changing the Playback Speed (PLAY SPEED) The playback speed of the file can be changed from within 0.5 to 2 times speed. You have 2 options how to set the playback speed. Either during playback or through the menu. Notes •...
  • Page 40 Changing the Playback Speed (PLAY SPEED) 1,3,5 Changing from the menu Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer. The main menu opens ( P.16,18). Press the 3 or 2 button to choose “PLAY SPEED”. Press the MENU/SET button. The playback speed setup process begins.

  • Page 41: Continuous Playback (All Play)

    Continuous Playback (ALL PLAY) This function allows you to listen to all your recordings of one folder in one go without any stop between the files. 1,3,5 Note After playback of last file in the folder, “END” appears on the screen and playback stops automatically. Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer.

  • Page 42: Repeat Playback

    Repeat Playback This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played. If the continuous playback function is used together, two or more files can be repeatedly replayed as long as they are in the same folder. Choose the file for Repeat Playback, and press the PLAY button.
  • Page 43 Note To use this function, briefly press the REPEAT button. If you hold it 1 second or longer, the Moving Files screen appears ( P.65). Press the REPEAT button briefly again at the position you want Repeat Playback to end. The recorder repeatedly plays back the section between the start and the end positions until you cancel Repeat...

  • Page 44: Auto Backspace Review (Back Space)

    Auto Backspace Review (BACK SPACE) To ease the reviewing of a voice file you can set an auto backspace for either 1 or 2 seconds, so you will listen to the last phrase repeatedly. 1,3,5 Note If “1 SEC SKIP” or “2 SEC SKIP” is set at the previous playback, and even though the fast forward button is pressed, it does not reverse skip to the cue or the index mark position.

  • Page 45: Skip Interval Setting (Skip Space)

    Skip Interval Setting (SKIP SPACE) This function allows you to define a certain time interval for skipping within a file while playback. Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer. The main menu opens ( P.16,18). Press the 3 or 2 button to choose “SKIP SPACE”.
  • Page 46 Skip Interval Setting (SKIP SPACE) Note If both skip interval and auto backspace review are set, the previous playback setting will have priority for the reverse skip when the REW button is pressed. Press the MENU/SET button to complete the setup screen.

  • Page 47: Noise Cancel Function

    Noise Cancel Function If recorded audio is difficult to understand because of noisy surroundings, adjust the Noise Cancel setting level. Noise will be reduced in the file when its played back for better sound quality. Notes • If you set it to “LOW” or “HIGH”, the display flashes the Noise Cancel level for about 5 seconds when a file is played back.

  • Page 48: Alarm Playback Function (Alarm)

    Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre-set time. Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. Press the FF or REW button to choose the file to be played when the alarm sounds.
  • Page 49 7,9,11 Press the MENU/SET button to complete the setup screen. When you choose ON, the hour indicator flashes. When you choose OFF, the alarm 8,10 indicator disappears and finishes with step 12. Press the 3 or 2 button to set the hour.
  • Page 50 Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) To enable alarm sound only To set an alarm without audio playback, set the alarm while an empty folder is selected. • Start setting from step 3 ( P.48) of “Alarm Playback Function”. • When alarm sound goes at the preset time, pressing any button stops the sound.

  • Page 51: Other Functions

    Other functions Erasing Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be erased from a folder. Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. Press the FF or REW button to choose the file you want to erase. a File to be erased Press the ERASE button.
  • Page 52 Erasing Notes • An erased file cannot be restored. • The file set to erase lock will not be erased ( P.55). • If operation is not executed for 8 seconds during the setting, it will return to the stop status. •...

  • Page 53: Erase All Files From A Folder

    Erase All Files from a Folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files ( P.55). Press the FOLDER button to choose the folder you want to erase all files. a Folder from which to erase files Press the ERASE button for 3 seconds or longer.
  • Page 54 Erasing Notes • An erased file cannot be restored. • The file set to erase lock will not be erased ( P.55). • If operation is not executed for 8 seconds during the setting, it will return to the stop status. •...

  • Page 55: Locking Files (Lock)

    Locking Files (LOCK) Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased. Locked files are not erased when you choose to erase all files from a folder ( P.53). 3,5,7 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. Press the FF or REW button to choose the file you want to lock.

  • Page 56: Index Marks

    Index Marks Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide and quick and easy way of keeping track of important sections in the file. Setting an Index Mark Press the INDEX button during recording or playback to set an index mark.
  • Page 57 Notes • Up to 16 index marks can be set in a file. Attempting to set more index marks will cause “INDEX FULL” to appear on the display. • Index marks cannot be set or cleared in a locked file ( P.55). •...

  • Page 58: Lcd Contrast Adjustment (Contrast)

    LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST) If you find it difficult to read the display information due to lighting, temperature, or other conditions, you can adjust the contrast using this function to easily see the LCD display (display contrast). Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels. Press the 3 or 2 button in the sub menu screen, and select the “CONTRAST”.

  • Page 59: Backlight (Backlight)

    Backlight (BACKLIGHT) The recorder display backlight is ON by default. The display will lit for about 10 seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed. The backlight feature can be turned off from the menu. Press the 3 or 2 button in the sub menu screen, and select the “BACKLIGHT”.

  • Page 60: System Sounds (Beep)

    System Sounds (BEEP) The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may be turned off. Note If the alarm playback function has been set, the alarm will sound at the scheduled time even if system sounds are turned off.

  • Page 61: Assigning Folder Names (Folder Name)

    Assigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME) The 5 folders on the recorder (Folder A to Folder E) can be easily renamed. The folder name is limited to 12 characters each. Frequently used names such as “dictation (DICT.)”, “meeting (MEETING)”and “(SCHEDULE)” are pre-set in a template. Press the 3 or 2 button in the sub menu screen, and select the “FOLDER NAME”.
  • Page 62 Assigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME) Recorder buttons that are used to input characters Button Push MENU/SET Press once Press and hold Press once Press and hold Press once Press and hold Press once ERASE ---------- Press once Press and hold PLAY Press once Press and hold...

  • Page 63: Available Characters

    Available characters Type of Characters DICT. = MEETING = MEMO = NOTE = IDEA = TO DO = REMINDER Folder name = LECTURE = SCHEDULE = ARCHIVE input TOP PRIORITY = PRIORITY = IMPORTANT = CONFIDENTIAL = Template File comment PRIVATE = DON’T FORGET =THINGS TO DO = MESSAGE = input CONVERSATION = REPORT...

  • Page 64: Assigning File Comments (Comment)

    Assigning File Comments (COMMENT) Comments of up to 100 characters can be added to each recorded file. Comments and other file information such as date and time can help identify recordings without having to playback. Note In case of WMA files, file comments can only be added to files recorded with Olympus recorders. Press the 3 or 2 button in the sub menu screen, and select the “COMMENT”.

  • Page 65: Moving Files Across Folders

    Moving Files Across Folders A recorded file can be transferred from one folder to another. The file is added at the end of existing files in the destination folder. Notes • If the destination folder is full (a maximum of 199 files), “FOLDER FULL” appears on the display and files cannot be transferred to it.

  • Page 66: Lcd Display Information

    LCD Display Information The LCD screen on the recorder can display 6 different format of information by pressing the DISPLAY button. This help review and confirm different recorder settings and file information. 1 File length Shows how long a file is. 2 Time stamp Shows the year, month, and date that the file was...

  • Page 67: While In Record Mode

    While in record mode Displays 1 and 2 alternately. 1 Recording level meter Displays the audio input level in graphics. The display of the audio input level is different depending on stereo recording or monaural recording. Display in the stereo recording mode Display in the monaural...

  • Page 68: Formatting The Recorder (Format)

    Formatting the Recorder (FORMAT) If you format the recorder, all function settings will return to their defaults*. All files** stored in the recorder will be deleted. If you have important files that you want to save, connect the recorder to a computer and transfer those files from the recorder to the computer before formatting the device.
  • Page 69 Notes • Never format the recorder from a PC. • When the recorder is formatted, all the stored data, including locked files, are erased. • After formatting, the first file name is 0001. • While formatting, do not remove the batteries. It may take 10 seconds or more for the erasing to end. Press the 3 button again to choose “START”.

  • Page 70: Preparation Before Using Dss Player

    Preparation Before Using DSS Player Using DSS Player Software The DSS Player Software can be used to do the following: • Playback voice files on your PC and on the recorder when connected via USB. Download files from the recorder to the PC or upload files from the PC to the recorder. •...

  • Page 71: Operating Environment

    Operating Environment Basic Operating Environment of DSS Player Windows IBM PC/AT compatible PC Operating Microsoft Windows Me/ 2000 System: Professional/XP Professional,Home Edition CPU: Intel Pentium II class 333 MHz processor or more (If recording to a hard disk directly with the WMA format, please use in the range of 500MHz or more) RAM:...

  • Page 72: Installing Software

    Installing Software Before you connect the recorder to your PC and use it, you must first install the DSS player software from the included Software CD. Applications included with “DSS Player” • DSS Player: Recorded voice files can be downloaded to the PC for complete file management and playback solution.

  • Page 73: Installing The Device Driver

    Installing DSS Player Register user information. Enter your name, company name and serial number. For the serial number, see the label attached to the CD-ROM package provided with DSS Player. When entered, click [Next]. When the confirmation dialog appears, click [Yes].
  • Page 74 Installing Software Macintosh Insert DSS Player into the CD-ROM drive. Double-click CD icon. Double-click the desired language to select it. Double-click the following icon. Click [Continue] when the DSS Player opening screen appears. Confirm your acceptance of the terms of the Licensing Agreement. You must accept the terms of the Licensing Agreement to install DSS Player.

  • Page 75: Uninstalling Software

    Uninstalling Software To uninstall any of the software component of the DSS player software installed on your PC, follow the steps below. Windows Exit DSS Player. Select [Control Panel] from [start] menu. Click [Add/Remove programs] in the control panel window. A list of applications that have been installed is displayed.
  • Page 76 Uninstalling Software Macintosh Exit DSS Player. Delete the Preferences File. Delete the [DSS Preference] file in the following location. Macintosh HD : Users : Library : Preferences Delete the Executable File. Delete the [DSS Player] file in the location where you installed the file. Delete the Help File.

  • Page 77: Using Online Help

    Using Online Help To open Online Help, you have the following options. (Windows) • Click the [start] button, select [All Programs], then [Olympus DSS Player], then click [Help]. • While DSS Player is running, choose [Contents] from the [Help] menu. •...

  • Page 78: Connecting To Your Pc

    Connecting to Your PC Be sure to finish installing DSS Player before connecting the recorder. Connecting to your PC using the USB cable Release the HOLD switch. Connect the USB connection cable to the USB port or the USB hub of the PC. Confirm that the recorder has stopped, and connect the USB cable to the connection port...

  • Page 79: Disconnecting From Your Pc

    Notes • When connecting this recorder with the PC and utilize DSS Player, in the menu setting of this recorder set the USB class ( P.111) to the “MASS STORAGE” class. If connected by “AUDIO CLASS”, this recorder will not be recognized as a removable disk drive. •...
  • Page 80 Connecting to Your PC Notes • NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed. • When the recorder is connected to a PC, the power will be supplied from the USB cable. •...
  • Page 81 Connecting to your PC using the cradle PC I/F Place the recorder on the cradle Connect the USB connection cable to the USB port or the USB hub of the PC. Connect the USB connection cable to the cradle. Connect the mark of the USB connection cable facing up to match the mark of the cradle connection port.
  • Page 82 Connecting to Your PC Notes • When connecting this recorder with the computer and utilize DSS Player, in the menu setting of this recorder set the USB class ( P.111) to the “MASS STORAGE” class. If connected by “AUDIO CLASS”, this recorder will not be recognized as a removable disk drive.

  • Page 83: Running Dss Player

    Running DSS Player Windows By connecting the recorder to your PC, you can automatically start the application. Disabling automatic start Right click on the lower right of the screen, and select [Setting]. The application which enables setting will be displayed by dialog.
  • Page 84 Running DSS Player Macintosh To start, open the “DSS Player” folder created upon installation and double-click the icon. When it starts for the first time after installation, user information needs to be registered. Please see P.74 for details. Note The Mac version DSS Player has no automatic start function.

  • Page 85: Window Names (Dss Player)

    Window Names (DSS Player) (Windows) 1 Play Control Bar Control buttons to play and stop voice files. 2 Dictation Folder Window Will display the directory structure of the DSS, WMA, WAVE (W indows only) and AIFF (Macintosh only)-format files stored on your PC’s hard disk.

  • Page 86: Managing Files On Your Pc

    Managing Files on Your PC Download Voice Files from the Recorder There are 3 download options to transfer voice files from the recorder to the PC: • Download Selected Files Download one or several voice files to your PC. • Download Folders Download all the voice files in one folder.
  • Page 87 Download the voice file. (Windows) From the [Download] menu, click [Download Selected Files]. (Macintosh) From the [Tools] menu, click [Download Selected Files]. Download complete. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp on the recorder is flashing. Disconnecting the USB cable when the recorder lamp is flashing will result in data loss or corruption.

  • Page 88: Play A Voice File

    File number ... A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital Voice Recorder. User ID ... The name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. The default name on the Digital Voice Recorder is “DS-2”. The user ID can be modified with DSS Player ( P.91). Extension...

  • Page 89: Upload Voice Files To The Recorder

    Upload Voice Files to the Recorder DSS Player has a feature to enable you to upload DSS-format voice files from your PC to the recorder. Select the folder. Select the folder that contains the voice file to upload from the Dictation Folder window.
  • Page 90 Upload Voice Files to the Recorder Upload complete. Once the transmission screen closes and the record/play indicator lamp on the recorder is OFF, upload is completed. You can also drag and drop files from the Voice File List Box to the Device Manager window. Notes •...

  • Page 91: Send Voice Files With E-Mail

    Send Voice Files with E-mail Audio files are stored in the Message folder on the hard disk. If you want to send a voice file by attaching it to E-mail, select the file from the Message folder. The Message folder location can be found from the [Tools] menu, [Options], and then “Download folder”...

  • Page 92: Changing A Folder Name

    Changing a Folder Name Changing a folder name in the Voice Folder window (Windows) You can change a folder name using the [Rename Folder] command from the [Edit] menu. A folder name can be up to 20 characters long and cannot use \ /:*?"<>|. (Macintosh) Choose the [Rename Folder] command from the [File] menu.

  • Page 93: Editing A Template

    Editing a Template You can edit folder name and file comment templates in DSS Player in the [Edit and Upload Template] window and transfer them to the recorder. Templates downloaded from the recorder can also be edited. (Windows) Select [Edit & Upload Templates] from [Download] to open the [Edit and Upload Template] window.

  • Page 94: Usb Microphone/Usb Speaker

    USB Microphone/USB Speaker The recorder can be used as a USB speaker or microphone when connected to a PC. If you use the recorder as a USB speaker, you can output voice through the recorder instead of using the PC speaker. When used as a microphone, you can record voice on your PC using your favorite application.
  • Page 95 Uses as a USB microphone If this recorder is connected by USB, it can function as a USB microphone. Also, if an upgrade ( P.96) is executed to the DSS Player Plus, voice recognition software or other applications using this recorder as a microphone, voice can be input to a computer. Windows 2000, Me Select [Control Panel] = [(Sound and) Multimedia] = [Audio] tab, and select the [USB Audio Device] from the recording device.

  • Page 96: Dss Player Expanded Functions

    DSS Player Expanded Functions Upgrade Function Plus The “DSS Player” enables upgrades (Options) to the “DSS Player Plus” which is equipped with more functions. In addition to the DSS Player functions, voice recognition using voice recognition software, joining of files, sharing of files and the menu setting of this recorder can be utilized. Purchase and Upgrade To purchase “DSS Player Plus”...
  • Page 97 Select [Upgrade to DSS Player Plus] from the [Help] menu. The “Upgrade to DSS Player Plus” dialog will be displayed. In the [Upgrade to DSS Player Plus] dialog, enter the license number of your purchase, and click the [OK] button. When starting the application next time, DSS Player will be upgraded to DSS Player Plus.

  • Page 98: Using Voice Recognition Software

    Using Voice Recognition Software Plus In conjunction with “ViaVoice” of IBM Corp. or “Dragon NaturallySpeaking” of ScanSoft Inc. which are on the market, the files recorded in this recorder can be transferred to a computer and converted to text. Please see the instruction manual for the voice recognition software for details.
  • Page 99 Voice Recognition in ViaVoice (Audio set up) When the DSS Player Plus and IBM’s voice recognition software “ViaVoice” are used together, execute the setting in the following procedure to record the voice accurately, acquired from the built-in microphone or speaker. Connect the recorder to your PC, and start the DSS Player Plus.
  • Page 100 Using Voice Recognition Software Select a sound card. When the [Selecting a Sound Card] window appears, select [USB Audio Device] for [Input] and follow the instructions on screen. (Select [Microphone Control (DVR)] for Windows XP.) Proceed with the AUDIO Setup according to the instruction on screen.
  • Page 101 In this case, click the [New] button and display [New User Wizard]. Creating a User. Input a name into [Your name], and select [Olympus IC Recorder DS-2/20] from the [Dictation source] list box, then click the [Next] button. Description of Wizard.
  • Page 102 Using Voice Recognition Software Recording Training Text. Follow the instructions on the screen, and record the training text to this recorder. At this time, record with any one of, “STEREO HQ”, “STEREO SP”, “HQ” and “SP” for the recording mode, and “DICTATION” for the microphone sensitivity. Please refer to “Notes on Recording For Voice Recognition”( P.105) for recording tips.
  • Page 103 Executing Voice Recognition DSS Player Plus can easily access ViaVoice and Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8 from the menu, and it enables text conversion of the file in the Voice File List Box. Select the folder. From the Dictation Folder Window, select the folder in which the file to be converted to text is stored.
  • Page 104 Using Voice Recognition Software When Dragon NaturallySpeaking is Selected The [Open User] dialog will be displayed, and select the user created in procedure 3 on P.101, then click the [Open] button. The [Transcription Options] dialog will be displayed, and select the option according to the purpose, then click the [Transcribe] button.
  • Page 105 Notes on Recording For Voice Recognition When recording voice to be processed with voice recognition, set up your DSS recorder as follows to improve recognition accuracy. • Set the microphone sensitivity to “DICTATION” ( P.25). • Set the recording mode other than “LP” mode ( P.22).

  • Page 106: Joining Files

    Joining Files Plus In DSS Player Plus, designated multiple voice files can be joined and one voice file can be created. Select the folder. From the Dictation Folder Window, select the folder which contains the files to be joined. Select the voice files. From the Voice File List Box, select more than one file to be joined.
  • Page 107 Set the order of files. After joined, the playback order of the files can be changed. Select a file, and move the file to its appropriate position in the order using the [Up] and [Down] buttons. Input File Names. The file name is created automatically after joining and also, it enables input optionally.

  • Page 108: Splitting Files

    Splitting Files Plus One designated voice file can be split into the two files in DSS Player Plus. Select the folder. Select the folder containing the file to be split from the Dictation Folder Window. Select the voice files. Select one file to split from the Voice File List Box.
  • Page 109 Input file name (File name before splitting.) Output file name (File name after splitting.) Playback / Stop button The display will change whenever the button is pressed. Set the split position. Press the button to playback the file, and press the divided.

  • Page 110: Menu Setting Of This Recorder

    Menu Setting of this Recorder Plus The menu setting of this recorder can be changed in the “Configure recorder menu” screen in the computer. Select [Configure recorder menu] from the [Download] menu. The “Configure recorder menu” dialog will be displayed. Execute Menu Setting.

  • Page 111: Setting Of The Usb Class

    Setting of the USB Class Changing the USB Class (USB CLASS) When using this recorder as a USB microphone or USB speaker in the voice recognition software or other applications, it is necessary to set the USB class of this recorder to “AUDIO CLASS”. By using the USB microphone function, it enables enroll (= voice learning) operations of the voice recognition software.

  • Page 112: Other Practical Use Methods

    Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory of the Computer With the recorder connected to your PC, you can download data from the memory to your PC and upload data stored on your PC to the memory. Example: Copying Data from PC to Recorder using Explorer or Finder Start Windows.

  • Page 113: Other Information

    Other Information Alarm Message List Message Meaning BATTERY LOW Low battery power FILE Erase-locked PROTECTED INDEX FULL Index full INDEX CAN’T File not BE ENTERED supporting index FOLDER FULL Folder full Maximum number OVER-FLOW Too many characters input COMMENT File not CAN’T BE supporting ENTERED...
  • Page 114 Alarm Message List Message Meaning MEMORY Trouble in the TROUBLE internal memory MEMORY FULL Zero remaining memory MEMORY FULL, Memory full, CONTINUE? continue? START/END Start/end TIME SETTING time setting CAN'T BE THE can’t be the SAME same. NO FILE No file FORMAT Formatting ERROR...

  • Page 115: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Nothing appears The batteries are not loaded properly. on the display The batteries are dead. The recorder is in HOLD mode. Won’t start The recorder is in HOLD mode. Unable to The batteries are dead. record Low remaining internal memory.
  • Page 116 Troubleshooting Symptom Cannot find the Wrong folder. recorded voice The playback The noise cancellation function is set at speed does not “LOW” or “HIGH”. change Can not connect The setting of the USB class is “AUDIO to the computer CLASS”. using the cradle Probable cause Switch to the right folder.

  • Page 117: Accessories (Optional)

    Accessories (optional) Stereo microphone: ME51S To create stereo recordings in WMA format with clear sound and reduced noise. Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone: ME12 (Dictation microphone) Used to get crisp recordings of your own voice by reducing the effects of ambient noise. This is useful microphone and suits for voice recognition.

  • Page 118: Specifications

    Specifications Recording format DSS (Digital Speech Standard) WMA (Windows Media Audio) Input level –70 dBv Sampling frequency STEREO HQ mode: 44.1 kHz STEREO SP mode: 44.1 kHz HQ mode: 44.1 kHz SP mode: 12 kHz LP mode: 8 kHz Overall frequency response STEREO HQ mode: 100 to 17,000 Hz STEREO SP mode: 100 to 8,000 Hz HQ mode: 100 to 7,000 Hz...

  • Page 119: Technical Assistance And Support

    Technical Assistance and Support The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only. N Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 N User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada distec@olympus.com N Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00 available for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg,...
  • Page 120 (Letters) Postfach 10 49 08. 20034 Hamburg. Germany. http://www.olympus.com DS-2 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. 2 Corporate Center Drive, PO BOX 9058 Melville, NY 11747-9058, U.S.A. 800-622-6372...

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